The Progress is a fine razor especially for taking off a 5 day beard. I set mine on a high setting and it just mows down the stubble. I should start using mine again. As of late I’ve just been using the Tech but a change would be good for me. ....
Thanks, I was afraid it was a Zamac problem. Not sure how much longer a top cap can be bought, since Dovo/Merkur is in bankruptcy.That chalkiness on the threads I have on a 60s Tech. Zamak top plate. Can't clean it whatever I try. At least a top cap for the Progress can be bought. Merkur used to have 10 years warranty a few years ago. Not sure if that is the case now
This has been already discussed a few years ago on the forum, when they made the new dies.Just a minor observation; I picked up a Progress a few weeks ago and it seems they've changed the design a little on the head.
The arrow showing which way to correctly orientate the top cap is now much smaller when compared to the older version. No blade alignment issues here also. Photo attached.
Compared to the 34C, setting 2 on my progress gives the same blade gap and feel when on use.
Just a minor observation; I picked up a Progress a few weeks ago and it seems they've changed the design a little on the head.
The arrow showing which way to correctly orientate the top cap is now much smaller when compared to the older version. No blade alignment issues here also. Photo attached.
Compared to the 34C, setting 2 on my progress gives the same blade gap and feel when on use.
That made me laugh out loud, but it is true. Just like a scythe.One thing I did notice, the audible feed back is unlike any razor I have used. Hard to describe the sound but sort of like a swooshing sound.
Just curious since I assume it's a new progress like my shirt handle after mold change at what point does the razor stop at bottom/fully closed?I have been considering a Progress purchase for many many years. Every time I have been eyeing it, I told myself "Stop it, too many razors, too many razors!". Well, finally I did it (or, better to say, my RAD did it? ). Boy, what have I been missing! I have been DE shaving for decades and tried so many different razors, but I have to admit, this one is the BMW of razors.
It does look better than on pictures. When you hold it in your hand, it just exudes style. Contrary to many users' dislike of the plastic knob I love it. It is indeed like the interior on 50s German cars. And I have always preferred short razors.
With sharper blades on 3 it gives a nice BBS. Not a single nick. And I wouldn't go beyond 3 with them. Still haven't tried it with medium or low sharpness blades, but I think I would go to 5 with them, as I like high aggressiveness. Someone here on this board said it should be called Lawnmower, not Progress. I do agree. That's exactly my type of razor, as I have very tough whiskers.
The Progress has been around for 65 years. Now I understand why.
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What about with blade in?Without a blade in it, when I fully close the razor the dot is exactly @1.
Absoulutely the same. The dot is exactly @1.What about with blade in?
And yours is a newer model since the mold change?Absoulutely the same. The dot is exactly @1.
It is a light blue Gillette Platinum blade.
Yes.And yours is a newer model since the mold change?
I guess mines just messed up.Yes.
My Progress also was not properly calibrated. I was able to fix it by following the suggestions in the second part of this video. In order to rotate the handle I had to wrap it (to protect against scratching) and twist it with a pair of pliers. I've seen other videos suggesting ways of disassembling it to adjust the calibration of the knob.I guess mines just messed up.